Wine tasting in New York (state)?
Aug 7th, 2011, 06:32 PM
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Wine tasting in New York (state)?
Some friends and I are looking to get out of NYC and do some wine tasting. Any suggestions for good locations/vineyards that are close enough to drive to from Manhattan for one night? (thinking a max of 2 and half hours each way)
Aug 7th, 2011, 07:02 PM
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Only place I ever went for wine tasting in NYS. Bully Hill outside Hammondsport. http://www.bullyhill.com/
Poor Walter can't put his own signature or name on his labels.
The New York Supreme Court said so.
I think this may be more than 3 hours from Manhattan.
Poor Walter can't put his own signature or name on his labels.
The New York Supreme Court said so.
I think this may be more than 3 hours from Manhattan.
Aug 7th, 2011, 07:22 PM
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I don't remember details... but California friends who are "winos" spent a lovely time awhile back on the North Fork on Long lsland. Perhaps someone else will know more than I.
Check out this site: http://www.liwines.com/
Check out this site: http://www.liwines.com/
Aug 8th, 2011, 05:10 AM
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Thanks for your help!
According to google maps, Bully Hill is over a 5 hour drive so too far for just one night.
North fork seems like a great option though. If anyone has been there and can recommend specific vineyards (there seem to be an awful lot) please let me know
Thanks again
According to google maps, Bully Hill is over a 5 hour drive so too far for just one night.
North fork seems like a great option though. If anyone has been there and can recommend specific vineyards (there seem to be an awful lot) please let me know
Thanks again
Aug 8th, 2011, 06:19 AM
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I don't know the distance for you but we enjoyed Seneca Lake Wine Trail: http://www.senecalakewine.com/
Aug 8th, 2011, 05:38 PM
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I agree head to the north fork of Long Island it is a great area, however...try to avoid heading out on a Saturday morning if its before Labor Day. Everyone will be heading out east to the hamptons for the weekend and traffic can get to be a nightmare!
Aug 9th, 2011, 05:14 AM
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Long Island wineries are a good option as mentioned. If you want to head north, this looks like a decent website for descriptions of some wineries within a couple of hours from NYC. http://www.westchestertowns.com/htm/lnk/Link0051.html
Depending on when you plan on visiting, you might be able to go a lot further heading upstate in the same amount of time then heading out to Long Island (which can be grossly congested at peak times).
Depending on when you plan on visiting, you might be able to go a lot further heading upstate in the same amount of time then heading out to Long Island (which can be grossly congested at peak times).
Aug 9th, 2011, 06:39 AM
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There are a couple of wineries in the Poughkeepsie area. It's about 75-90min from Manhattan, the most popular being Millbrook winery.
http://www.millbrookwine.com/visitin...s-wine-trail/2
You could overnight in Rhinebeck or Poughkeepsie where there are quite a few good restaurants we can recommend.
Nearby to the Millbrook winery is Innisfree gardens which makes for a lovely stroll or a picnic lunch.
http://www.innisfreegarden.org/
If this interests you we can give more specific directions local recommendations.
http://www.millbrookwine.com/visitin...s-wine-trail/2
You could overnight in Rhinebeck or Poughkeepsie where there are quite a few good restaurants we can recommend.
Nearby to the Millbrook winery is Innisfree gardens which makes for a lovely stroll or a picnic lunch.
http://www.innisfreegarden.org/
If this interests you we can give more specific directions local recommendations.
Aug 10th, 2011, 11:29 AM
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There are many, many wineries on the North Fork, and a few on the South Fork, that welcome visitors.
You can usually drive to the NF from Manhattan in about 2 hours or so..
If you would like to stay at a vineyard, this one has a well-regarded inn; the owners had a popular NYC restaurant for years.
http://www.shinnfarmhouse.com/
Many other options. If you decide on the North Fork, we can give you restaurant advice.
You can usually drive to the NF from Manhattan in about 2 hours or so..
If you would like to stay at a vineyard, this one has a well-regarded inn; the owners had a popular NYC restaurant for years.
http://www.shinnfarmhouse.com/
Many other options. If you decide on the North Fork, we can give you restaurant advice.
Aug 11th, 2011, 03:23 PM
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You might enjoy this place while you are in the City.
http://citywinery.com
http://citywinery.com
